2019-2020 School Year

(Posted: 08/22/2019)

POSITION: Teacher Assistant – School of Early Childhood Education       

                     Full Time  

QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum of 60 college credit hours and prior preschool experience preferred.  Knowledge of child development milestones, ability to be spontaneous A sense of humor, patience and flexibility  Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all students  Work is routinely performed in a typical early childhood classroom, cafeteria and playground.

Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest, resume and transcripts. All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please “Sign In” as an employee.
• Click “Staff Website” and then under Quick Links click on “Internal Job Postings,”
• New applicants will create an Internal Profile and click on “Job Listings” and apply the position.
• If you already have an Internal Profile, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

SALARY:  SECE Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule

DEADLINE:  Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: School for Early Childhood Education-Teacher Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:  Perform the duties and essential functions required to assist the preschool teacher with instructional related tasks, including classroom activities, completion of paperwork, and supervision of preschool children.                

EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares lesson outline and plans in assigned areas and submits outline/plans to teacher for review.
• Assists the teacher with planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment and in assures the well being of safety of children in his/her care.
• Assists the teacher to implement the developmental assessment for each child to determine the child’s strengths and areas in which each child may need help.
• Escorts students to restroom, lunch related services and other designated areas as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and parent/teacher conferences to provide and receive information.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, graphs
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of age appropriate methods and techniques, including discussion, individual/group activities, and role play.
• Prepares, administers, and grades examinations.
• Confers with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding the progress of students.

(*)  When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

Required Education and Experience:

-Minimum of 60college credit hours

-Prior preschool experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Knowledge of child development milestones

-Ability to be spontaneous

-A sense of humor, patience, and flexibility

-Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all students

Physical Demands (Strength)

                -Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

                -Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or

                -Exerts 10 to 20 pounds constantly.             

Working Conditions and Environment:

-Work is routinely performed in a typical early childhood classroom, cafeteria, and playground.

-Very limited or no exposure to physical risk.